THORNEY TECHNOLOGIES LTD — Board/Management Information 2005

Jul 12, 2005

AUSTRALIAN RENEWARI FUELS LIMITED

AUSTRALIAN RENEWABLE FUELS LIMITED

ABN 66 096 782 188

SUITE 18, LEVEL 5 SOUTH SHORE PIAZZA 85 SOUTH PERTH ESPLANADE SOUTH PERTH WA 6151

+61 8 9363 3500 TEL FAX. $+61893633511$ E-MAIL info@orfueis.com.av WEB www.articels.com.cu

12 July 2005

Company Announcements Office Australian Stock Exchange Limited 10^th Floor, 20 Bond Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

Dear Sir/Madam

RE: Appointment of Director

Australian Renewable Fuels Limited (ARF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Max Ger as Finance Director of the Company.

Mr Ger is a qualified accountant with over 35 years in finance, accounting and managerial roles. Mr Ger was previously a partner in the accounting firm Deloitte Haskins & Sells before founding Ger Marx & Nick, Chartered During his professional career he undertook local and Accountants. international audits, accounting and cost accounting assignments.

More recently Mr Ger has undertaken senior accounting and managerial roles in the United States, New Zealand and Australia for several listed companies and a large privately owned Australian investment company. He has operational experience in mining, manufacturing and hospitality industries.

In September 2004, Mr Ger was appointed Chief Financial Officer of ARF and in December 2004 was appointed Company Secretary. On 1 February 2005 Mr Ger was appointed a director of Australian Renewable Fuels Adelaide Pty Ltd, Australian Renewable Fuels Picton Pty Ltd and ASG Analytik Pty Ltd.

Yours faithfully

Robert Scott Chairman

ENDS